Healthy lifestyle programs for female school students.
We provide women’s health education programs to female school students about menstrual health, pelvic health and body positivity.
92% of female students
Experience period and pelvic pain
25% of absenteeism
Is due to menstrual related symptoms
50% of students
Have missed classes due to period pain
77% of students
Report difficulty with concentration during their period
Imagine how much more time your female students could spend learning and excelling…
if they were given the information they needed to better understand and manage their menstrual symptoms!
Brigitte, from the Women's Health Project, has recently presented to our Yr 12 students at St Clare's College. Her presentation, centered around period care, has been consistently well received by our students, and sighted by them as the most valuable presentation of our Wellbeing Program. Brigitte provides relevant, informed and practical information for students to help them to understand their bodies, how to recognise when they need support and how to seek that support.
I can highly recommend Brigitte and The Women's Health Program as an excellent provider of Health and Wellbeing programs and presentations.
Louise Armstrong
(Teacher & Wellbeing Lead - St Clares College, Waverley)
Our 3 core topics
Menstrual health
Menstrual health looks at the physical, mental and social wellbeing of students throughout the stages of the menstrual cycle.
In our menstrual health sessions we teach students:
what is normal / abnormal
Why period pain and irregular periods should not be ignored
where to seek help
the hormonal changes that occur during the menstrual cycle
how the menstrual cycle can affect concentration, mood and academic performance
how the menstrual cycle can impact energy levels and athletic performance
Pelvic health
Pelvic health encompasses the functioning of the bladder, bowel and reproductive organs.
In our pelvic health sessions we teach students:
the anatomy and function of of the bladder, bowel and reproductive organs (vagina, uterus, ovaries etc)
healthy bladder and bowel habits
signs and symptoms of dysfunction of the bladder, bowel, pelvic floor, reproductive organs
where to seek help
Body Positivity
Body positivity is about teaching young women how to accept and love their bodies.
In our body positivity sessions we teach students about:
the unique female physiology
the physiological changes that occur during puberty
why looking after your body with exercise, good nutrition and rest is so important for the female body
the different body types and the advantages of each
Meet the Presenters
Our presenters are highly experienced women's health physiotherapists who are currently practicing in their field.
Each week they help women and girls manage and overcome a range of health concerns that arise throughout the female life span - from menstrual symptoms, to pelvic floor concerns, to exercise performance and everything in between.
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Brigitte graduated from the Australian Catholic University, North Sydney with first class honours in a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. She has since completed additional training in women’s health physiotherapy through the Women’s Health Training Associates.
Brigitte has worked as a women’s health physiotherapist both in private practice and on the maternity ward at one of Sydney’s largest maternity hospitals. Brigitte has a depth of experience in treating conditions specific to the female population, including period pain / endometriosis, pelvic health (incontinence, prolapse and sexual dysfunction), pre and postnatal care and menopause.
She is a tutor for the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s Women’s Life Stages and Women’s Pelvic Health courses.
Mode of Delivery
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We have written a bespoke syllabus aimed at students from years 5 through to year 12.
Our staged learning outcomes ensure all female students are equipped with age appropriate knowledge about the physiological changes and unique systems that occur in their bodies. It is written as a compliment and addition to the PDHPE syllabus.
Our syllabus consists of 4 stages:
stage 1: year 5-6
stage 2: year 7-8
stage 3: year 9-10
stage 4: year 11-12
Each stage is delivered over 6 hours. We recommend 4 x 1.5 hour sessions, but can tailor this based on your schools timetable.
If you would like a more detailed breakdown of our syllabus, please enquire below.
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We offer keynote seminars for schools that do not have the resources or time required to run our full syllabus.
These seminars are focussed around a particular topic, which may include:
The basics of menstrual health
Endometriosis
Body Positivity
The female athlete (working with your unique physiology)
The running time of these seminars can be tailored to the needs of your school.
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All of our sessions can easily be delivered virtually when required.
Sessions can be delivered via Zoom or Teams, and any additional workbooks / materials will be sent to the school in the lead up.
Do you want your students to feel energised, motivated and performing at their peak?
Send us an enquiry today!